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Explain the relationship between the price elasticity of demand and total revenue. What are the impacts of various forms of elasticities (elastic, inelastic, unit elastic, etc.) on business decisions and strategies to maximize profit? Explain using empirical examples.

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Ch. 6: Simple Pricing

a. define the Law of Demand?

b. Explain the distinction between a change in demand and a change in quantity demanded?

c. create a demand curve from a simple demand schedule in Table 6.2?

d. determine the calculated values in a table such as Table 6.4?

e. Can you apply your understanding of Chapter 4s marginal analysis to pricing decisions in a price-making (versus price-taking) firm?

f. Can you explain in words what Own Price Elasticity, Cross-Price Elasticity, and Income Elasticity mean?

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h. Given specific values for Cross-Price Elasticity, can you determine whether the two goods are substitutes or complements?

i. Given specific values for Income Elasticity, can you determine whether the good is a normal or inferior good?

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m. Indicate whether total revenue will increase or decrease as a result of a price change, depending on the demand elasticity?

The textbook used for this assignment is Managerial Economics, Froeb Chapters.

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